J84
Non-billableOther interstitial pulmonary diseases
Other interstitial pulmonary diseases
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •smoke inhalationT59.81
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •lung diseases due to external agentsJ60-J70
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- , if applicable, associated condition
Child Codes (5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other interstitial pulmonary diseases?
The ICD-10-CM code for other interstitial pulmonary diseases is J84. The full clinical description is "Other interstitial pulmonary diseases". J84 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code J84 mean?
ICD-10-CM code J84 represents “Other interstitial pulmonary diseases”. It is classified under Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is J84 a billable code?
No, J84 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under J84.
What chapter is J84 in?
J84 is in Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System (codes J00-J99).
What codes cannot be used with J84?
J84 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: drug-induced interstitial lung disorders (J70.2-J70.4); interstitial emphysema (J98.2).
What are the subcategories under J84?
J84 has 5 child codes, including: J84.0 (Alveolar and parieto-alveolar conditions), J84.1 (Other interstitial pulmonary diseases with fibrosis), J84.2 (Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia), J84.8 (Other specified interstitial pulmonary diseases), and 1 more.
Are additional codes required with J84?
Yes, when using J84, also report: code, where applicable, to identify:; exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22); exposure to tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81); history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891); occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31); tobacco dependence (F17.-); tobacco use (Z72.0).
What are the UMLS CUIs for J84?
J84 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494679. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does J84 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other interstitial pulmonary diseases affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of J84?
J84 maps to the ICD-11 code: CB0Z (Respiratory diseases principally affecting the lung interstitium, unspecified).
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